District-Wide Nutrition Services Assistant JobID:
9477
Position Type:
Child Nutrition/Nutrition Service Assistant
Date Posted:
6/16/2026
Location:
District Wide
Closing Date:
06/23/2026
Nutrition Services Assistant District Wide
30 hrs per week | Monday
Starting Wage:
$16.31/hr
Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.
Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to work under the supervision of the Site Manager and also receives direction from cooks charged with the coordination of meal preparation by providing assistance in the preparation and serving of food items. Performs a variety of activities involved in the set up for meals, maintaining proper sanitary conditions in preparation and serving areas. Assists the Site Manager in the tracking of meals and food records through operating the cash register and food service computer.
Minimum qualifications:
Physical ability to handle large quantities of food
Freedom from contagious disease
A combination of education and experience that may be accepted as equivalent by the Food Service Department
Previous experience in the preparation, handling and servicing of large quantities of food is desirable
Knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and serving foods in large quantities
Knowledge of simple record keeping and accounting
Knowledge of cleaning methods
Knowledge of kitchen utensils and their uses
Ability to get along with and to handle children
Ability to maintain harmonious relations with co-workers and other school personnel
Ability to read and write and to make simple arithmetic calculations
Basic computer operations
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Single Coverage
- District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
Family Coverage
- District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan
Single Coverage
- District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
Family Coverage
- District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance
District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability
District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement
The District contributes 7.
5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off
Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at noncerthr@isd709.org or call 218-336-8722.
Attachment(s):
Nutritional Services Assistant.pdf